Standing at the door of the palace hall, the Emperor of the Apocalypse slowly raised his head and looked at the sky. Today is the place where Wu Zhuangyuan is assessed, and he was originally going to put the assessment in the palace, but after thinking about it, the Emperor of the Apocalypse still gave up.

As the saying goes, it is better to be happy alone than to be happy, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse decreed that the assessment of Wu Zhuangyuan should be placed in the military field, and the people were allowed to watch. People may not be interested in this kind of thing, but ordinary people are naturally different. Everyone is bored, and this kind of thing can naturally arouse the interest of many people.

Listening to the cheers coming from the military field of the Chengxi Academy, a smile suddenly appeared on the face of the Emperor of the Apocalypse. Such an approach can better boost people's confidence, which is naturally very good. The only pity is that the Emperor of the Apocalypse couldn't go to see it, after all, it will be very troublesome for the Emperor to go, not to mention that the Emperor of the Apocalypse has more important things to do.

Walking back to the front of the map, the Emperor of the Apocalypse looked at the place above with a happy smile on his face.

Wang Chengen, who was standing behind the Emperor of the Apocalypse, had a wry smile on his face, every time the Emperor of the Apocalypse showed such a smile, he must have decided what to do. And it's definitely a big deal, just like when I was out of the palace before.

"Your Majesty, Empress Zhang is here!" Chen Lin bowed and walked in, bowed to the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and said in a respectful tone.

Nodding with a smile, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a deep voice: "Didn't I say it, as long as I am not deliberating, the queen doesn't need to report here!" ”

"The sin of slaves!" Chen Lin hurriedly knelt on the ground and said in fear.

"The emperor, don't blame Gonggong Chen, it was the concubine who asked him to come in and report!" Empress Zhang walked in with a smile, since she knew that she was pregnant with the child of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, she had been in a good mood.

Seeing that Empress Zhang's stomach was already bulging, the Emperor of the Apocalypse also had a smile on his face, but he still said with disgust: "If there is something to send someone over to say, I will go over." Now that you are pregnant, you should have a good cultivation. ”

"The concubine thanked the emperor, and the imperial doctor also said that it is not good for the concubine to stay in bed all day, and walking around is good for the body." Empress Zhang gently helped her and said with a smile to the Emperor of the Apocalypse.

Holding Empress Zhang to sit down, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a deep voice with a smile on his face: "Is there anything wrong with Baozhu coming over today?" ”

"The concubine just wants to come and see Your Majesty, Your Majesty hasn't been to the concubine for a few days, and the concubine's heart is empty." As Queen Zhang spoke, there was a look of grievance on her face. However, she knew in her heart that the Emperor of the Apocalypse did not go to her during this time, but did not go to the harem at all.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse said with a smile: "What Concubine Ai said made me have nothing to say, I am a little busy these days, and I haven't been to the harem." I didn't mean to snub you, I'll go over to accompany Concubine Ai tonight! ”

Shaking her head with a smile, Queen Zhang said coquettishly: "The concubine body doesn't mean this, the emperor doesn't have the kung fu to pass, so the concubine body will come over!" ”

"Your Majesty, the commander of the Jinyi Guard asks Lord Luo Sigong Luo to see you!" Chen Lin, who had just walked out, strode back at this time and knelt on the ground respectfully.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse was slightly stunned, but then a look of ecstasy appeared on his face, the matter in Liaodong was almost over, otherwise Luo Sigong would have come back. Just as he wanted to order Luo Sigong to come in, he thought of Empress Zhang beside him, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse said to Chen Lin: "Let him wait outside!" ”

In the main hall, Wang Chengen and Chen Lin were stunned, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was a diligent politician and never delayed the affairs of the court because of his own affairs. If a foreign minister asks to see him, the Emperor of the Apocalypse will summon him in immediately. However, it is not strange to think of the Emperor of the Apocalypse for Empress Zhang.

"The emperor must not be like this, the concubine will leave!" Empress Zhang stood up and pulled the Emperor of the Apocalypse and said.

"I'll go to Kunning Palace tonight, and the jewel will go back first!" The Emperor of the Apocalypse nodded slowly, then fell his gaze on Wang Chengen's face and said, "Let people serve well!" ”

Wang Chengen naturally hurriedly agreed, offending the Emperor of the Apocalypse, there may be room for turnaround, if he offends Empress Zhang, he will definitely be killed by the Emperor of the Apocalypse.

Seeing Empress Zhang leave, the Emperor of the Apocalypse walked to his dragon chair and sat down, and said to Chen Lin, who was kneeling on the ground: "Go and bring Luo Sigong in!" ”

After a short time, Luo Sigong walked in under the guidance of Chen Lin, picked up his clothes and knelt on the ground, and said loudly: "The ministers and guards are all commanding Luo Sigong, see Your Majesty!" Long live my emperor, long live, long live! ”

Looking at Luo Sigong who was kneeling on the ground, the Emperor of the Apocalypse noticed that his hair was a little gray, and suddenly remembered that Luo Sigong was also younger. Walking down the steps quickly, the Emperor of the Apocalypse came to Luo Sigong's side and stretched out his hand to help him up.

"Aiqing is so old, running for me to a bitter cold place like Liaodong, I feel very sorry in my heart!" The Emperor of the Apocalypse pulled Luo Sigong with a deep concern in his tone.

"The ancestors of the minister have become Jinyiwei since the Yongle period, I have been in the Ming Dynasty for more than 200 years, and the Luo family has been Jinyiwei for generations, and is deeply favored by the emperor. The emperor is the great benefactor of the Luo family, and Luo Sigong will go to the soup for the emperor, and he will not hesitate! Luo Si bowed respectfully, and his tone was very serious.

Glancing back at Wang Chengen, the Emperor of the Apocalypse commanded: "Sit down!" With that, he turned and walked back to his dragon chair.

"Aiqing, tell me about Liaodong!" The Emperor of the Apocalypse is most concerned about the affairs of Liaodong, and if the restructuring of Liaodong is successful, then other places can also be considered.

"Back to Your Majesty, this is Lord Sun's recital, please take a look at it!" Luo Sigong took out Sun Chengzong's recital and put his hands above his head.

After taking the fold presented by Wang Chengen, the Emperor of the Apocalypse slowly opened it and read it, and the entire restructuring process was written on it. The screening of the non-commissioned officers and officers has been taken by Sun Chengzong, and it is very detailed.

Putting the folds aside, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said to Luo Sigong: "The land has been divided, and now Sun Aiqing is selecting soldiers and forming a new army. Do you know more about these things? ”

"Back to the emperor, the minister knows something! Sun Daren prepared to adjust the layout of the army in Liaodong and dismantle the many fortresses between Shanhaiguan and Shenyang. Build a new huge fortress to garrison heavy troops. In the past, those small fortresses were all abandoned, and heavy troops were stationed in Shenyang, and horse farms were established between Shenyang and Liaoyang to raise war horses. The exact way to do it, because it has not yet begun, is unknown. But before we begin, Master Sun should have a recital to be submitted! Luo Si bowed respectfully and said everything he knew.

Nodding slowly, the Emperor of the Apocalypse continued: "Then do you know what Sun Aiqing is going to do this time in the selection of soldiers?" ”

"Back to the emperor, this is a twist and turn about the establishment of the new army, and Lord Sun will submit it to his ministers!" Luo Sigong took out a fold from his arms again, held it up to his head, and said in a respectful tone.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse was stunned for a moment, pointed at Luo Sigong with a smile, and said, "Do you still have a twist there?" If you have any of them, you will bring them all up, and when did you become like this! ”

Touching his nose a little embarrassed, Luo Sigong said helplessly: "Back to the emperor, this is what Lord Sun ordered, that's all, there are no more!" ”

Ignoring Luo Sigong, the Emperor of the Apocalypse took the fold and slowly opened it. At the beginning, it was still the same old routine, and it was only after touting the Emperor of the Apocalypse that he got to the point.

100,000 soldiers were trained, of which 30,000 were cavalry, 40,000 were field infantry, and the remaining 30,000 were soldiers defending the city. This does not include some technical arms such as personal guards and horse breeding. If all of them are counted, the number of Ming troops in the entire Liaodong will be about 180,000. Looking at the salary given by Sun Chengzong, each person has two taels of silver per month, which is military salary. These people need 4.3 million taels of military pay every year, and that's just one thing. In addition, there are people who eat the grain and grass fed by horses, and the armor and weapons used for battle, which require seven million taels of silver every year just to invest in Liaodong.

Towards this shocking figure, the Emperor of the Apocalypse had a wry smile on his face, it was really not an easy thing to feed the army. What those ministers who oppose the reform is reasonable, Liaodong's taxes will definitely not make up for such a difference, and the money difference here is too much

Emperor Tianqi couldn't help but complain a little about Sun Chengzong in his heart, the military salary of two taels of silver, is this too high, if it is exchanged for one or two silver, then it can save two million taels of silver every year.

For the current purchasing power of the currency of the Ming Dynasty, the Emperor of the Apocalypse still has a number in his heart, and the price of rice in the market is not high now, and one or two pieces of silver can buy one stone of rice. The Emperor of the Apocalypse also calculated that one stone of rice was about three hundred catties. Three hundred catties of rice is enough for a family of ten to eat for a month. The remaining tael of silver could be used to buy meat and clothes.

If this amount of money is distributed, then one person in a family of ten people can live a very good life if he is a soldier. In addition to planting some fields, it is a well-off level in this era.

Walking back and forth in the main hall with a frown, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was also a little helpless, if he agreed, he would spend an extra two million taels a year. If it is changed to one or two, the days of being a soldier are still bitter haha, and the meaning of this recruitment will be gone.

In the Ming Dynasty, a seven-pinzhi county, a year's worth of silver was only forty-five taels, and less than four taels of silver per month. The soldier's salary has risen to two taels, which is indeed not low, but the officer's salary must be higher, and the cost of this military salary will become a big one!

Rubbing his forehead, the Emperor of the Apocalypse told himself in his heart that he still had to get money. Anyway, it's all about it, so it's not bad for these two million taels!

Luo Sigong on the side naturally knew what the Emperor of the Apocalypse was worried about, it was an expense of seven million taels a year, which was definitely not a small amount. If the military system of the Ming Dynasty is all changed like this, I don't know if the Emperor of the Apocalypse can eat it. Luo Sigong's heart was also worried, where would the Emperor of the Apocalypse go to get so much money! (To be continued.) )